FQ-44 Fury vs X-47B
Overview
The FQ-44 Fury and the X-47B are both Military Drones, manufactured by Anduril and Northrop Grumman respectively.
Top speed is 1,010 km/h for the FQ-44 Fury vs 1,102 km/h for the X-47B. The FQ-44 Fury operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 12,800 m for the X-47B. At 20,185 kg MTOW, the X-47B is 8.9x the FQ-44 Fury's 2,268 kg.
The X-47B first flew 14 years before the FQ-44 Fury (2011 vs 2025).
| American jet-powered collaborative combat aircraft developed by Anduril Industries, selected by the U.S. Air Force to fly air-to-air missions alongside crewed fighters under the CCA program. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Anduril |
| First flight | 31 October 2025 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American unmanned combat aerial vehicle demonstrator, developed in the early 21st century for carrier-based operations and semi-autonomous flight. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 4 February 2011 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $406.5 million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 5.2 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | 6.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1010 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,268 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 18 kN ◉ |
| Wing area | 88.6 m² |
| Wingspan | 18.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.1 m |
| Length | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1102 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,900 km |
| Service ceiling | 12,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,185 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13,080 kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the FQ-44 Fury or X-47B?
The X-47B is faster with a maximum speed of 1,102 km/h compared to the FQ-44 Fury's 1,010 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FQ-44 Fury or X-47B?
The X-47B has a longer range at 3,900 km compared to the FQ-44 Fury's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the FQ-44 Fury or X-47B?
The FQ-44 Fury has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the X-47B's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the FQ-44 Fury or X-47B?
The X-47B has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,185 kg compared to the FQ-44 Fury's 2,268 kg.
Which is larger, the FQ-44 Fury or X-47B?
The X-47B is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the FQ-44 Fury's 6.1 meters.